Teaching Assistant Level 2 NEW Sharples School Posted yesterday Bolton £17,787 - £19,260 per an[...]

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Job summary

A leading school in Bolton is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The role involves working under the guidance of the Assistant Head Teacher for SEND, assisting in educational provisions, and providing personal care. The school offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities. Applications are welcome from graduates looking for in-school experience.

Benefits

Local Government Pension scheme

On-site staff parking

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing incentives

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant needed.
• Assisting in delivering provisions for special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of provisions outlined in pupils’ statements.
• Provide personal, intimate care to students.

Skills

Teaching Assistance

Special Educational Needs

Education

Graduate

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade D [points 6-11] plus SEND allowance (pro-rata)

Start Date: September 2025

About Sharples School

Sharples School, part of the Multi-Academy Trust, is an over-subscribed mixed comprehensive school with over 1,200 pupils, located in the North of Bolton. The school offers stimulating and innovative learning opportunities, transforming aspirations and educational outcomes for all students and the local community. Following a 'Good' rating in 2019, the school was judged as 'significantly improved in all areas' in its last inspection in January 2025.

Role Overview

Governors are seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant to work under the guidance of the AHT SEND. The role involves assisting in the delivery of provisions outlined in pupils’ statements of special educational needs, individual education/behaviour plans, and providing personal, intimate care. Applications from graduates seeking in-school experience prior to teacher training are welcome.

Benefits

As a valued member of the Sharples family, you will have access to a range of benefits including the Local Government Pension scheme, on-site staff parking, access to the ‘Vivup’ employee assistance programme, wellbeing incentives, and CPD opportunities.

Application Process

To apply, download the school application form and complete it in full. Submit the form along with a letter of application (no more than two sides of A4, font size 10) outlining how you meet the requirements. Send your application via email to [emailprotected] by 9.00 am Monday 2nd June 2025. Interviews will be held the week after the closing date. Please note that CVs are not accepted, and we cannot offer Visa Sponsorship.

Safeguarding and Additional Information

Sharples School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, will be undertaken. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. The school operates a no smoking policy.

Address: Hill Cot Road, Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 8SN, United Kingdom